Chapter 153: Experiments Underway (2)
In the past, Luo Wen would never have dared to conduct such risky experiments. However, his Brood Nest body had become more like a tool—a uniquely irreplaceable tool, but one that could serve as an ideal experimental subject.
Over the years, as a Swarm Network entity, Luo Wen had mostly operated by projecting his consciousness into temporary hosts among the network’s nodes. His original body often remained hidden deep under the ocean, rarely utilized.
This shift in perspective had profoundly changed Luo Wen’s mindset. He now saw himself as a mecha pilot, with the nodes—including his original body—acting as his mechas. Depending on the situation, he could switch between various “mechas” such as insects, birds, pterosaurs, dinosaurs, beasts, or even Ratfolk, all tailored from genetic templates.
If a mecha broke down? He could simply replace it. The Brood Nest, while special, was just another mecha.
Of course, he still prioritized the protection of his Brood Nest and his original body, as they represented the Swarm’s ultimate potential and could not be destroyed simultaneously. But sacrificing one occasionally was acceptable.
As it was now.
Prolonged exposure to high-intensity radiation provided Luo Wen with valuable data, but it caused irreparable damage to his original body. Under the mournful gazes of the “semi-insiders,” the body was incinerated. A month later, an identical creature was delivered to the lab.
The “semi-insiders” were baffled. Wasn’t this specimen supposed to be extremely rare?
Radiation protection experiments involved a wide variety of radiation sources, making them a lengthy endeavor. Luo Wen understood this and focused on ensuring progress wasn’t hindered by human factors. Beyond that, he could only wait.